Sr Buyer - Ammunition

Academy•Katy, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Sr Buyer - Ammunition to build and manage product assortments that meet key KPIs across sales, margin, and inventory productivity. This role involves analyzing vendor performance, negotiating profitability components, and overseeing pricing strategies. The position also includes leading category advertising efforts, reviewing marketing performance, and driving improvements in promotional execution. As a people leader, you will guide Buyers, Associate Buyers, and Assistant Buyers while helping develop the next generation of merchant talent. This role requires close collaboration with planners, replenishment analysts, omnichannel merchandisers, and sourcing partners to optimize product strategies and ensure an aligned approach across all channels. Cross-functional work with Stores, the Distribution Center, and Supplier partners is essential to address questions, resolve issues, and elevate the overall customer experience. Regular connection with marketing teams on promotions, advertising layouts, item selection, and performance analysis is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of related work experience required
Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to drive results
Ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex business problems
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage up, down, and across teams
Ability to develop relationships that support business goals
Ability to multitask while staying organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn retail management software
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Nice To Haves

3 years of management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Build and manage product assortments that meet key KPIs across sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
Analyze vendor performance, negotiate profitability components, and oversee pricing strategies that support the overall business plan.
Refresh assortments, evaluate competition, and identify new suppliers or categories each season.
Partner with planning, replenishment, omnichannel merchandising, and sourcing teams to ensure strong product flow and accurate inventory levels.
Lead category advertising efforts, review marketing performance, and drive improvements in promotional execution.
Guide Buyers, Associate Buyers, and Assistant Buyers while helping develop the next generation of merchant talent.
Collaborate closely with planners, replenishment analysts, omnichannel merchandisers, and sourcing partners to optimize product strategies and ensure an aligned approach across all channels.
Connect regularly with marketing teams on promotions, advertising layouts, item selection, and performance analysis.